Man allegedly filmed himself robbing banks

Former MIT Professor Joseph Gibbons has been charged with robbery after it was alleged he filmed himself robbing banks.

It’s reported that Joseph made off with $1,000 after entering a Manhattan bank branch on New Year’s Eve and politely handing a note demanding that the teller donate money to his church. Police reportedly believe Joseph is responsible for a similar heist at the bank in November 2014.

While waiting for his arraignment, Joseph stated that he was merely doing research for an upcoming film.

Joseph is known for becoming especially involved in his work, having previously admitted to using illegal drugs to inspire earlier films.

According to his LinkedIn profile, Joseph was an instructor at MIT from 2001 to 2010.